Business Title:

Microbiology Test Technician II Position Title:

Technician II Division:

Consumer Products Services Entity:

Consumer Products Services Reports to:

Supervisor, HBHF FLSA:

Non-Exempt Location:

Buffalo Hours Worked:

Typically, Monday through Friday, 40 per week. However, must be flexible to meet the needs of the department and complete other projects as assigned.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely testing of consumer products, reporting data, and writing technical reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

It is everyone's responsibility to live out our Values and Absolutes by Shaping a World of Trust while ensuring responsible progress. Major Roles & Responsibili ti es:

• Knowledge of how to access the latest revisions of standards, protocols, and test methods, with direction.
• Evaluate products submitted for testing for quality / safety issues, with direction from senior staff in a limited scope.
• Prepares a variety of samples for testing using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards/specifications, in a limited scope.
• Conducts testing or analyzes a variety of consumer products for basic bench analysis and limited analytical instrumentation using prescribed testing methods, following testing standards / specifications appropriate to the sample, in a limited scope.
• Use and verify (if applicable) test equipment and instruments and maintain record keeping system for calibration /quality system integrity with direction.
• Maintain test equipment, supplies, lab cleanliness (and limited analytical instrumentation).
• Accurately record test data per BV Quality guidelines.
• Assist with department testing in other areas, with direction, as required.
• Organizes and manages workload to meet or exceed laboratory turnaround time and client expectations.
• Assist in the technical and administrative aspects of various departmental projects as directed.
• Accurately compile data, prepare and review written technical reports in a limited scope
• Interface with senior staff for direction on interpretations pertaining to compliance and standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in a limited scope with direction from senior staff.
• Adhere to the requirements of the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Quality System.
• Provide feedback to department manager regarding departmental systems, processes and recommendations for improvements and meeting department / quality objectives.
• Follow the guidelines set forth in the Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc.

Safety / Chemical

Hygiene Plan.

• Other duties as defined by Manager, department needs and workload.

Addi ti onal Responsibili ti es for

Technician II:

• Evaluate test results data, with direction.
• Interpret and apply industry standards within a limited scope and with direction.
• Offer problem resolution, as applicable, for any client issues/questions identified, while aiming to enhance client satisfaction and improving client relations.
• Conduct verbal and written communications with internal clients regarding administrative and technical issues, with direction.
• Participate with senior staff in client meetings / visits, when appropriate.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues in a limited scope.

Required Skills & Proficiencies:

• Problem solving and process improvement ability
• Possess and demonstrate written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize individual workload to meet or exceed deadlines
• Individual and team work ethic
• Basic computer skills: Windows, Word & Excel.
• Attention to detail
• Technical aptitude

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years related experience; or
• 2-year technical degree and 6-12 months related experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of above.

Compensation Range:

$19 - $20 an hour (e.g., the job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, and actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset).#

BVCPS Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require Visa sponsorship? This role requires microbiological testing understanding, is a first shift Monday-Friday position and pays $20 an hour. Please reply yes to confirm understanding. Ability to

Relocate:

Buffalo, NY 14228: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person